Which statement regarding amphetamine testing is false?

The statement that prescription drugs will not produce a presumptive positive amphetamine test result is indeed false because certain prescription medications, such as those prescribed for ADHD (e.g., Adderall), can result in a positive test for amphetamines. These medications are chemically similar to illicit amphetamines, and their use can lead to a positive screening result in drug tests designed to detect amphetamines.

In contrast, sending a specimen to a certified laboratory for confirmatory testing is essential to ensure the accuracy of the results, especially when a presumptive positive is obtained. This process helps distinguish between different substances and accounts for legitimate prescriptions. Methamphetamine is recognized as an illicit form of amphetamine, which aligns with the classification of various substances in drug testing contexts. Furthermore, ecstasy (MDMA) is included in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) list of analytes, denoting that it is a recognized substance for screening in drug tests.

Understanding the difference between the effects of prescription medications and illicit drugs is critical in the context of drug testing and addiction assessments.